Let slip Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɫɛt/ /ˈsɫɪp

LET SLIP

UK

lˈɛt/ /slˈɪp

LET SLIP

Definition

To accidentally reveal a secret or important information that was supposed to remain private.

Usage & Nuances

'Let slip' is informal and often used about accidentally saying something secret. Frequently found with 'something' (e.g., 'let it slip'). Not to be confused with 'let go' or 'slip up'.

• Spanish: dejar escapar (un secreto) - revelar sin querer
• Portuguese (BR): deixar escapar (um segredo)
• Portuguese (PT): deixar escapar (um segredo)
• Chinese (Simplified): 无意中说出 - 泄露
• Chinese (Traditional): 無意中說出 - 洩漏
• Hindi: अनजाने में बता देना (राज़)
• Arabic: يفشي بالخطأ - يُفلت سراً
• Bengali: খুলে ফেলা - ফাঁস করে ফেলা
• Russian: проговориться - выдать (секрет)
• Japanese: うっかり漏らす
• Vietnamese: lỡ tiết lộ - buột miệng nói ra
• Korean: 무심코 말하다 - 실수로 누설하다
• Turkish: ağzından kaçırmak
• Urdu: غلطی سے بتا دینا - منہ سے نکل جانا
• Indonesian: tidak sengaja membocorkan - keceplosan

Example Sentences

She let slip the surprise party plans.

basic

Don't let slip any details about the new job.

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He accidentally let slip the answer during class.

basic

Oops, I didn't mean to let slip your secret!

natural

He tried not to let slip, but the excitement gave it away.

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If you let slip anything to the press, it could cause big problems.

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